Leaves Specialist - Human Resources

The Leaves Specialist directly supports the Leaves Manager and is responsible for assisting with the administration of primarily leave of absence, but also short- and long-term disability, workers’ compensation, accommodations, and any ad hoc projects. They will serve as a leaves specialist when engaging with employees and school leaders. They will also collaborate with various teams as it relates to benefits data.Duties & ResponsibilitiesEnsure accurate tracking and handling of all aspects of employee leave of absence and accommodation cases from beginning to end, including maintaining internal tracking systems and Uncommon’s HRIS to ensure leaves management and the interactive process are aligned with regulatory requirements and company policiesContributes to and leads leaves-related special projectsMaintains communication with employees on leave to facilitate smooth and timely return to workEnsures clear communication with managers regarding their direct report’s leave, including return to work notificationFull cycle management of the leave administration process including parental, FMLA, medical-self, family medical, workers’ compensation, accommodations, and military from initial notice of the need for a leave to the return to workAdvises managers and employees on the interaction of leave laws and internal leave policy with paid time off, workers compensation, and short-term and long-term disability benefitsRecommends revisions to company leave policies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulationsMaintains knowledge of all applicable leave and accommodation laws including the FMLA, ADA, and federal, state and local lawsCollaborates with payroll to ensure accurate pay to staff on leaveWork in partnership with third party administrator to process leaveHolds third party administrator accountable for providing best in class servicePreserve confidentiality of employee medical documentationUpdate and maintain the Leave and Accommodations process documentationContribute to the development and co-facilitation of training for managers, HR, and employees, specifically in the areas of FMLA, ADA workers compensation, State leaves, parental leaves, short-term and long-term disability benefits, and other pertinent leaves